Elie Tahari Menswear Fall 2011

Earlier this week, I wasn't feeling too hot - so Erin stopped by the Elie Tahari Menswear Fall/11 presentation and snapped up some pics. Anyways, here's my take on the upcoming collection:



Like most of the fall lines I saw this year for menswear, the color pallate was neutral and featured greys, black, and earth tones. Lines were kept simple and clean with subtle detailing which is what Tahari's menswear is all about.



There were some brown/taupe colored pieces including the above sweater paired with a great pair of gray slacks and a leather jacked with piped trim detailing.



As with most of Tahari's pieces, there's a softness to his garments aesthetically speaking and the above military themed jacket is a perfect example of what I'm talking about. Military inspired clothing for the most part is often accompanied by a roughness or edge usually acheived through the detailing, hardware, cut or more rugged fabric choices. Tahari's piece incorporates the stylistic elements of a military jacket (including the collar and shoulder flap details) but is paired with a more delicate fabric choice and method of detailing which keeps the bulk of the jacket down and streamlines the look to embody a relaxed yet polished feel.

Overall - I appreciate the wearability factor of Tahari's pieces including this wool camel coat with black collar trim.